Seawork: USVs push DP regulations to the limit

Autonomy is reshaping offshore marine operations, but industry experts warn regulatory uncertainty around vessel autonomy and Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels risks creating safety gaps.

L-R Rhys Jones, head of competence and training, Roger Moore, technical adviser – remote systems & ROV, offshore survey and competence and training and Peter Solvang, managing director of DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS

Autonomy is reshaping offshore marine operations, but industry experts warn regulatory uncertainty around vessel autonomy and Dynamic Positioning (DP) vessels risks creating safety gaps.